2.1 Define the meaning of the phrase entry requirements to higher education institutions and state FOUR reasons why knowing the entry requirements is
important.​

1. Entry requirements to higher education are the necessary and important criteria that students intending to acquire higher education must attain before they can be granted admission.

2. Four reasons why knowing the entry requirement is important include;

a. It helps the students chose the right courses in high school.

b. It provides a standard for the universities to evaluate students objectively.

c. It ensures the admittance of students to courses suited for their capabilities and strengths.

d. It prepares students for the tasking academic environment by ensuring that they have a background knowledge of their chosen course.

Explanation:

Before students can be granted admission into schools chosen by them, they must meet certain standards to be deemed qualified by the admitting institution. Knowing these standards on time gives the students a sense of purpose and helps them to develop skills and abilities that make them qualified for admission into these schools.

It also helps the university choose the right students for different courses. Studying ahead to have the required certificates for admission helps the student gain background knowledge of their future course.